Cedric Leonard

Cedric Leonard, 33, of St. Louis, was shot and killed at the ZX gas station in the 1600 block of Union Boulevard. He was shot inside a vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Court records show that Vershawn Eli Thomas, 17, of the 5200 block of Theodosia Avenue, was charged as an adult with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, robbery and other felonies in the case. A probable cause statement said Thomas is seen on surveillance robbing the victim and then shooting into the victim's car. He then fled on foot and was arrested later that day.